1999 Plymouth Prowler Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prowler years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Plymouth Prowler. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Prowler model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (9 complaints, 50%), typically at around 42,000 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 18owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Plymouth Prowler problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 9 | 50% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 17% | 31,433 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 17% | 2,814 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | 4,800 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 6% | 800 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 6% | 700 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Plymouth Prowler recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the lower control arm ball joints may experience a loss of lubrication that can result in accelerated wear and possible separation from the steering knuckle.
Risk: A ball joint that has separated may result in loss of directional control.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front lower control arm ball joints with modified assemblies. Owner notification began on april 4, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or check on-line at http://www.chrysler.com/webselfservice/chrysler/index.jsp
Structure:frame and members
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some aluminum castings used in the manufacture of the vehicle frame may have missed the required heat treatment operation resulting in soft frame castings.
Risk: Some of these frames could fracture under vehicle operating conditions, resulting in loss of vehicle handling or vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will replace these vehicles.
Interior lighting
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake system on these vehicles does not comply with fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."
Risk: The brake indicator lamp circuit does not contain the required ground circuit to illuminate the lamp in the event of a brake system hydraulic malfunction.
Fix: Dealers will attach a wiring jumper to the brake system pressure differential switch.
Interior lighting
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The back light bulbs for the liquid crystal display for the gear shift position (prndl) and the odometer were not properly installed.
Risk: If the bulbs fall out, the display may be difficult to read.
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster assembly with clusters that have bulbs that have been properly twist-locked in place.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Ball joint separation (EA02033) — opened Nov 26, 2002, closed Feb 10, 2003, led to recall 03V034000.
- Ball joint (PE02062) — opened Aug 13, 2002, closed Nov 26, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I purchased my 1999 Plymouth Prowler in August of 2022. I was told that it has a recall on the front suspension lower ball joints that was issued on 03/28/2003. I contacted a dealership for an appointment to get it fixed and they said they would order the ball joints. They also said it takes a…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 plymouth prowler. While driving the vehicle, the front axle detached. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
This car is like new with only 5000 mi on it but for some reason the electric window on the passenger side is out and does not work--car has been garaged its whole life so it is a definite defect from chrysler corp--- i have heard some electric window regulators made by chrysler cause fires
My car has a leaking transmission, and could burn up the system if not fixed
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 plymouth prowler. While the vehicle was being serviced for regular maintenance, the mechanic noticed that the front lower ball joints were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired a few years back for the same failure under a manufacturer recall. The…
Other Plymouth Prowler years
← 1998 Prowler · 2000 Prowler →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Prowler | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 Prowler | 21 | 2 |
| 2000 Prowler | 17 | 2 |
| 1999 | 18 | 4 |
| 1998 Prowler | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 Prowler | 2 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Plymouth Prowler?
Owners most often report suspension, power train, structure problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Plymouth Prowler?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Plymouth Prowler a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prowler model years, the 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.